The American Campus

The American Campus

Team

The American Campus has gathered a group of educators and administrators from the United States and across the globe. We trust in the power of The American Dream, and believe thatif our students work hard and have good character, they can get ahead and achieve success.

Management Team

Dr. Beverly Neville

Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Anjulie Megha

Executive Director of Marketing

Carine Fabien

Public Relations Officer and Administrative Assistant

Spalding Jugganaikloo

President

Dr. Farah Lollmahomed

Executive Director of Research and Planning

Dr. James Thomas

Associate Provost, Academic Partnership

Dr. Ganesh Chelumbrun

Associate Provost, Instructions

Jaime Moquin

Executive Director for Student Experience

Juliana Seevathian

Business Manager

Advisory Board

Dr. Carrie Wojenski

Advisory Board

Dr. Loretta Palmer

Vice President of Academic Affairs, Provost

Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

Advisory Board

Dr. Fenton Broadhead

Advisory Board

Dr. Sam David Haddad

Advisory Board

David O’Donnell

Advisory Board

Dr. Paul R Watkins

Advisory Board

Emmanuelle Meloen

Advisory Board

Francis Nmeribe

Advisory Board

Academic Leadership

Jenny Faber

ESL Director

Dr. Kristy Bloxham

Department Chair, Education and Corporate Training

Dr. Yohan Delton

Department Chair, Education and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. James Thomas

Associate Provost, Academic Partnership

Dr. Weldon Sleight

Department Chair, Department of Agriculture

Audra Waite

Academic Support Director

Faculty

Jonathan Neville

Faculty

Dr. Allen Palmer

Faculty

Dr. Thomas Bragg

Faculty

Michael Williams

Faculty

Visiting Faculty

Dr. Caleb Bragg

Visiting Faculty

Dr. Padmini C. Waldron

Visiting Faculty

Staff

Chris Waite

Activity Director

Seth Ogoe Ayim

Director of Recruitment, Africa Region

Our Partners

Academic

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, UTAH, USA

Since its founding in 1888, Utah State University has evolved from a small-town college tucked away in the Northern Utah mountains to a thriving research university respected around the world. Students can choose from an array of academic and social opportunities at a university known throughout the world for its intellectual and technological leadership.www.usu.edu

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, CONNECTICUT, USA

TAC selected Sacred Heart University (SHU) as an educational partner because of its high quality English as a Second Language programs (ESL). SHU is a private institution that was founded in 1963 in New York City and currently has an under graduate enrollment of 5,000 students. Their programs are designed to prepare students for academic and professional success in English speaking, listening, writing, grammar and reading.http://www.sacredheart.edu/

FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY, WEST VIRGINIA, USA

Fairmont State University is a comprehensive, regional university committed to educating global citizen leaders in an environment distinguished by a commitment to excellence, student success and transformational impact.

DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY, UTAH, USA

Dixie State University is a public comprehensive university dedicated to rigorous learning and the enrichment of the professional and personal lives of its students and community by providing opportunities that engage the unique Southern Utah environment and resources.http://www.dixie.edu/

CAREERTEAM, WASHINGTON DC, USA

Career TEAM exists to accelerate the human condition. We provide innovative solutions to complex social challenges such as closing the opportunity divide, reducing unemployment, and eradicating poverty.www.careerteam.com

DAWSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Dawson Community College provides affordable and open access to quality teaching and learning. They provide programs and services that prepare learners for vocational and technical career entry, transition, and advancement. Their programs and services help address the professional, social, and personal enrichment needs of the regionhttps://www.dawson.edu/

FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY

Fort Hays State University is the leading forward-thinking, entrepreneurial university of the Midwest with more than 14,000 students. FHSU attracts goal-oriented students who want premier learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom combined with extraordinary one-to-one attention and support.http://www.fhsu.edu/

BOTTEGA

Bottega’s goal is to empower people to change their lives by providing the world’s best vocational content and supporting them through the process of acquiring new skills and integration into the workforce.http://www.bottega.tech/

Business

FOUNDATION for AMERICAN EDUCATION OVERSEAS, UTAH, USA

We believe that education is a transformational force. Our mission is to give students in developing nations the chance to experience high-quality, American education without having to travel overseas. We believe that over time, by keeping the best and brightest in their home countries post-graduation, we will see a more stabilized, modernized and peaceful world. FAEOveseas.org

AADICON BIOTECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, MAURITIUS

Aadicon Biotechnologies was established in May 2006 in Mauritius with an aim to produce quality biotechnological products and to provide consultancy in the area of agro-biotechnology, organic agricultural inputs, organic farming, frozen bovine semen production and artificial insemination targeted at genetic development of cattle breeds. Aadicon will provide unmatched opportunities for our students to receive real-world applications for their agricultural education.www.aadicon.com

SLATE

Slate has begun to make a name for itself by focusing on customer delight. First and foremost they aim to make the development process as transparent and manageable as possible. They want to educate and align expectations while bringing world class creative and consulting to make sure your ideas have the highest chance of success.http://slatedev.com/

AMERISOFT, MAURITIUS

AmeriSoft provides the best software development and technology services at an affordable cost. This innovative company have offices in both Mauritius and the USA.www.amerisoft.technology

About Mauritius

Mauritius, the Crossroad between Africa and Asia

Blessed not only by nature but also by location, Mauritius provides an opportunity of fusion between the East and the West.

Mauritius is situated in the Indian Ocean, approximately 2400 kilometres off the South East coast of Africa. The island, which is of volcanic origin, covers an area of 1,865 square kilometres or 720 square miles. Coral reefs surround most of the coast except the South.

The average temperature during day time is 25° C (75° F) and rarely under 13° C (62° F) at night. There are two seasons, hot from November to April and warm from May to October.

The Economic Pillars of Mauritius

The main economic pillars are: Cane, Technology, Textile, Tourism, Financial Services, and ICT/BPO with healthcare and education being the two emerging sectors. Mauritius has positioned itself as the place where you can launch your business activities into the rest of the African continent due to its close proximity, numerous flight connections, strong banking system and a place where it is easy to set up and maintain a business centre. The average GDP growth for the last 10 years has been 5%.

Political and Legal Framework

Mauritius has a democratic parliament and holds a general election every 5 years. Mauritius prides itself on its social stability in a multicultural and ethnic environment. It operates a legal system primarily based on English Law.

Fiscal Policy

Personal, corporate and value added tax is set at a flat rate of 15%, dividends are tax free and there is no capital gains tax. In addition there is no exchange control.

Education in Mauritius

Primary and Secondary education is compulsory and free in government schools. The general population literacy rate is 90% and French and English are taught as primary languages at school. There is a strong parental commitment to education and an increasing awareness of the need for Tertiary education for skilling the younger generation of Mauritians in the requirements of the modern world. More recently, the number of mainland African students attending tertiary education in Mauritius has increased substantially, solidifying the view of Mauritius as a respected model of education within Africa.

Capital and Major Cities

PORT LOUIS – THE CAPITAL CITY

Port-Louis naturally grew to be the economic and administrative capital of Mauritius after it superseded Mahebourg in the early eighteenth century because of the superior quality of its harbour.

CUREPIPE

Curepipe stands at the lower tip of the urban zone which stretches diagonally across the island from Port-Louis, through Beau-Bassin, Rose-Hill, Quatre-Bornes, Vacoas and Phoenix. The strangeness of the name ‘Curepipe’ has given rise to fanciful etymologies, the most persistent of which is that travelers used to stop there to ‘cure’ their pipes! Curepipe today is an elegant residential town with prize colonial houses, pleasant public gardens and a ultra-modern vegetable market!

MAHEBOURG

Mahebourg is named after one of the foremost figures in the history of the Island, the French governor Mahe de Labourdonnais. A visit to the Naval Museum in Mahebourg reveals the richness of the historical past of the village.

GRAND BAIE

Grand Baie owes its popularity to the enchanting quality of its emerald waters and to its liveliness by day or by night. It offers facilities for safe swimming, sailing, windsurfing, and water skiing. Grand Baie also hosts a variety of fashion and craft shops, hotels, restaurants, and night-clubs.

People and Culture

Mauritius is a densely populated island of around 1.3 million people. It has a reputation for stability and racial harmony among its mixed population. Mauritius is known as a plural society where all the ethnic groups present: Hindus, Muslims, Creoles, Chinese and Europeans live in peace and where all the ancestral cultures have been preserved. These features make the island a unique place in the world, and the Mauritians known for their tolerance and kindness towards all people.

Most Mauritians are bilingual being equally fluent in French and English. English is the official language, but French and Creole are widely spoken. Oriental languages also form part of the linguistic mosaic.

Flights from Europe

When visiting Mauritius it is advisable to take your best beach and casual wear. In the winter months (June -September), carry some light woollen clothing for the cool evenings.
Please show due respect when visiting religious places. Wear appropriate clothing (and remove leather shoes and belts) when entering a religious premises.